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Exillon discovers new oil
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
Eastern Europe-focused oil producer Exillon Energy, has discovered oil at the south-eastern part of the East EWS I field in Russia.
Bumper output in August for Ferrexpo
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
Ukraine-focused iron ore producer Ferrexpo said pellet production in August was the second highest in the company's history at 0.9m tonnes.
Hays looks abroad for growth
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
Hays, the recruitment firm, has seen like-for-like worldwide growth of 15% in net fee income with its Asia Pacific arm achieving 21% growth in the three months to the end of September.
Exillon discovers new oil
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
Eastern Europe-focused oil producer Exillon Energy, has discovered oil at the south-eastern part of the East EWS I field in Russia.
Xstrata secures energy supplies for NW Australia
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
Global mining giant Xstrata said it has secured long-term energy supplies for its North-west Queensland operations in Australia after a two-year selection process.
BAE Systems to raise $1.25bn through bond issue
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
Defence group BAE Systems is to raise in the region of $1.25bn through a private placing of bonds outside of the US.
Axis-Shield has no choice but to give in to Alere
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
AIM-listed diagnostics firm Axis-Shield has announced that while an increased offer of 470p-per-share from US life science company Alere still isn't enough, shareholders should accept.
As you were at IMI
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
Global engineering group IMI, which is due to make a presentation to investment analysts on Thursday to showcase its use of a number of core fluids technologies across its businesses, said current trading is much as outlined in the group's August interim results announcement.
Reed Elsevier CFO to retire next year
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
FTSE 100 information solutions firm Reed Elsevier has announced that chief financial officer Mark Armour is to retire from the board at the end of next year.
WPP steps up expansion in Africa
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
WPP, the FTSE 100 advertising and marketing group led by chief executive Sir Martin Sorrell, has agreed to purchase a large stake in South African consultancy Arcay Communications for an undisclosed sum.
London pre-open: Rally still has legs
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
A strong showing on Wall Street yesterday has given renewed heart to London, where the top-share index is set to open around 50 points up from yesterday's close of 5,102.
WPP steps up expansion in Africa
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
WPP, the FTSE 100 advertising and marketing group led by chief executive Sir Martin Sorrell, has agreed to purchase a large stake in South African consultancy Arcay Communications for an undisclosed sum.
Commodities: Crude and gold bounce
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
Crude oil futures surged 5.30% on Wednesday following a surprise fall in US crude supplies last week.
FX round-up: Euro up for second day
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
The euro climbed for a second day on Wednesday ahead of the European Central Bank meeting and on fresh hopes that officials will strike an agreement to help sooth the debt crisis.
Thursday tips round-up: Xstrata, EnCore, Hot Tuna...
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
Like its rivals, Xstrata's shares have taken a hammering in recent weeks, which has left them down nearly 50 per cent this year, notes the Investment Column in the Independent. But yesterday's rally in Xstrata – and in FTSE 100 mining shares in general – suggests that the Anglo-Swiss miner may not be in such bad shape as its share price suggests. It is certainly true that Western economies are in
Steve Jobs dies aged 56
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
Steve Jobs, the former chief executive officer of US technology giant Apple and Sillicon Valley icon, has died at the age of 56 after his long-running battle with pancreatic cancer.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Steve Jobs, Stress tests, Merkel...
Thursday 06 Oct 2011
Steve Jobs, a computer visionary and pioneer who changed the world’s relationship with technology, has died aged 56. Thirty-five years after setting up a small company named Apple, Jobs left behind one of the globe’s most powerful brands and a legacy of innovation that has revolutionised the way we play music, make phone calls and access the internet.
US close: Macro data provides a lift
Wednesday 05 Oct 2011
US stocks enjoyed a second day of strong gains, buoyed by some solid economic data and hopes that European governments will throw their weight behind a programme to recapitalise the region's banks.
Europe close: Banks drive impressive gains
Wednesday 05 Oct 2011
The banks were in focus on Wednesday as hopes of another government-backed recapitalisation of the sector spurred big gains for some blue chip lenders.
US mid-afternoon: IMF backstop for Eurozone periphery?
Wednesday 05 Oct 2011
The main New York equity benchmarks are now at their best levels of the day (Dow Jones Industrial: 81, Nasdaq Comp.: 46, S&P 500: 13), following on the heels of the ‘short-squeeze’ seen last night and ahead of tomorrow´s BoE and ECB policy meetings.
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